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Group enjoying boat tour in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand, with glowing ceiling.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1587 ratings.From NZ$81
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Visitors exploring Ruakuri Cave formations and Waitomo Glowworm Caves' glowing lights.
Combo: Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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NZ$197
Combo: Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1501 ratings.From NZ$197
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Person walking through illuminated Ruakuri Cave tunnel, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
NZ$116
Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour. Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 354 ratings.From NZ$116
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Glowworms illuminating Waitomo Caves with a silhouetted person on a guided tour.
Offbeat Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
from NZ$219
NZ$186.15
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Offbeat Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Guided Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 76 ratings.From NZ$186.15
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Guided black water rafting under glowworms in Waitomo Cave, New Zealand.
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting Guided Experience
Waitomo Caves
NZ$322
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting Guided Experience . Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 167 ratings.From NZ$322
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Guide instructing participants on safety gear for ziplining in Waitomo.
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting & Abseiling Guided Experience
Waitomo Caves
NZ$322
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting & Abseiling Guided Experience . Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 39 ratings.From NZ$322
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Group enjoying boat tour under glowworms in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.
From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
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From Auckland: Waitomo Caves, Rotorua & Te Puia Guided Tour. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From NZ$409
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Group admiring glowworms in Waitomo Caves during Auckland tour.
From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
from NZ$279
NZ$251.10
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From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings.From NZ$251.10
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Family taking a selfie at Hobbiton Movie Set entrance, Auckland tour.
From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworms Caves Signature Guided Tour
Waitomo Caves
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NZ$379
From Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glowworms Caves Signature Guided Tour. Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From NZ$379
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Person exploring Okohua Glowworm Cave in Waitomo, surrounded by unique rock formations.
The Waitomo Experience : Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
Waitomo Caves
NZ$269
The Waitomo Experience : Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From NZ$269
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland's colorful geothermal pool and tourists in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Auckland.
Combo: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Combo: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1153 ratings.From NZ$128.40
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Family exploring illuminated Aranui Cave on guided tour, New Zealand.
Aranui Cave Guided Tour
Aranui Cave
NZ$81
Aranui Cave Guided Tour. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings.From NZ$81

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Top things to do in Waitomo

Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves
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Ruakuri Cave
Ruakuri Cave
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Aranui Cave
Aranui Cave
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Okohua Glowworm Cave
Okohua Glowworm Cave
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Must do things in Waitomo

Waitomo Caves

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Journey through New Zealand's Waitomo Caves. See enchanting glowworms on a guided tour. Book now for subterranean magic.
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Ruakuri Cave

2Ruakuri Cave

Explore New Zealand's Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo. Marvel at stalactites, stalagmites, and glowworms on a guided tour. Book easily with our mobile tickets and free cancellation.
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Aranui Cave

3Aranui Cave

Explore the Aranui Cave and its unique limestone formations in Waitomo. Discover the beauty of nature's handiwork on our guided tour. Book now for a captivating experience!
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Okohua Glowworm Cave

4Okohua Glowworm Cave

Discover a magical underground world at the Okohua Glowworm Cave. Follow an expert guide through limestone passages as thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave ceiling in a peaceful, natural setting.
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What our guests say

Megan C

New Zealand
Couple
May 2026
Every gazing moment was W🤩W, for me it was like a moonlit night, shining through the dense canopy of tree tops while floating around inside a cave 'with so much history' ❤️ out of respect for the iwi and the glow worms 🐛 no photo's 📱📸 while visiting the cave, however you can take pics exiting the cave, absolutely beautiful tour guide, he explained the history 👌🏽❤️ answered Q and explained the 'dos and don'ts' all said professionally and with love 'Ka pai u Sasha' Totally recommend 👌🏽 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Peggy E

United States
Couple
Apr 2026

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The geyser was great and I was able to get pictures and video. For the best places to sit, you should get there early. We went on the 45 minute walk because I have a knee injury. There are a 60 and 90 minute walk also. It was great but it probably took us longer because of taking pictures and I have to be careful with my knee. I loved all the thermal activity and the craters were interesting. This was my first experience of this sort, and I am very glad we went.

Combo: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Carol V

United States
Solo
Apr 2026

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5-hours of exciting adventures from rappelling, zip lining, floating in an inner tube down the underground stream and then walking on the rocks to the exit.

Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting & Abseiling Guided Experience

Tillmann B

Couple
Mar 2026
I did this tour 36 years ago, and it was once again an amazing experience to crawl through the underground world and enjoy the glow-worm sky.

Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting Guided Experience

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